Cornus kousa

This adorable small tree has year-round beauty. Blooms of creamy white with 2-4" bracts appear in May and June. Pinkish-red to red fruits ripen in late summer to early fall. The dark green leaves turn intense reddish-purple to scarlet in autumn. Beautiful tree form, with horizontal branching evident in older trees.  

Height: 20-30'

Spread: 15-20’

Shape: Vase to horizontal

Foliage: Dark Green

Fall Foliage: Reddish-purple

Exposure: Full Sun

Zone: 5-8  

*Photo and info courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, Inc.